Camping, hiking, boating, fishing and fun! Pine Lake Recreational Area is a great place to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around you. Surrounded by a good mixture of Ponderosa Pines and Spruce that are reflected of the crystal blue lake as you sit in your camp chair on the bank and sip some coffee waiting for your next catch. Sounds like a dream right? Well it can be reality and its located only a short 28 minutes from Bryce Canyon!

Zipline near Bryce Canyon

Zip Line 350 feet above the ground on over 2500 feet of zipline routes! Speeds up to 35 mph have you soaring through the air above the canyons of Southern Utah! Kanab Zipline is an amazing experience for all ages. Starting high above on the Vermilion Cliffs overlooking Kanab with views of the Grand Canyon North Rim, and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. You will ride from zip line to zip line crossing over large canyons as you make your way down the front of the Vermilion Cliffs.

On top of the fact that you get to experience the thrill of a zipline, we take you in a 4×4 shuttle to the Kanab Zipline Launch Camp on top of the mountain!

A quick 1 hour scenic drive will get you from Bryce Canyon National Park to Kanab for the zipline trip of a lifetime. Visit our Packages for more details about zipline tour start times, lunch/dinner packages and special events. The average tour, from pick-up to drop off, is approximately between 2 and 2.5 hours long. Tours are by reservation only, call to reserve your spot today!

Kanab Zipline is open to the public 7 days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM (seasonal). We are happy to provide guest shuttle services to and from all the hotels in Kanab. Our tours fill up fast, call to schedule your reservations and come ready for the time of your life! Group and family rates are available.

Hunting In Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon Area Hunting Guides

Although, Hunting is outlawed inside of Bryce Canyon National Park, outside of the park boundaries you can find an abundance of western wildlife living on the Paunsaugunt Plateau unit. This area is located in Kane and Garfield County, Utah and is one of the best western big game units in the United State for many species. This area is home to; Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Antelope, Black Bear, Cougar, as well as many game birds including Pheasant, chucker, pine hen and many more. To view a great hunting map of Paunsaugunt Plateau unit please visit: http://wildlife.utah.gov/maps/public/details_boundary.php?boundary_id=163

This Big Game hunting unit is most commonly known for its Trophy Mule Deer and its higher quality of the species. The most common time you can view these deer is the first hour of each day and the last hour of light. This is when these animals typically look for food and water, before going for thick cover. Looking near water sources is always a great idea when out scouting for Mule Deer and most Big Game animals during the spring, summer and fall months. Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources claims that there is around 35 Buck to 100 Does, so there is a great ratio of Bucks as compared to most regions.

Hunting on the Paunsaugunt Plateau can be challenging for many reason including the 7,000-9,000 feet (2,100-2,800 m) elevation change. There is a thick Pine, Juniper, and Cedar tree cover that blankets most of the entire unit. With the thickness of cover and the abundance of water sources these animals are in a great survival habitat. There is a couple main water sources that are always a great start for view these animals including Tropic reservoir (on top of the Plateau) and The Sevier River which runs the entire length of the Paunsaugunt unit. This hunting unit because of it elevation averages about 200 inches (5,100 mm) of snowfall per year and has at least 200 days in which the temperatures drop below freezing.

What will make your big game hunting or viewing a better experience? First, having the correct equipment, a good pair of 10X40 binoculars with you or spotting scope will help you to not only find these animals, but it will give you a much close look at them. Being pre-paired for all kinds of weather, including, rain, snow, and sunshine will make the game of patients much more comfortable. Do not make it harder than it needs to be, look for animals around water and food sources. There are creeks spread all through the Plateau that run year round. These creeks can be found in almost every Canyon and include such names as; Blue Fly Creek, Blubber Creek, Kanab and North fork of Kanab creek. A vehicle with 4-wheel drive will greatly increase your odds viewing of animals by being able to cover a lot of ground. Most of the dirt roads on the Paunsaugunt are maintained regularly but do to high traffic and weather the roads can get muddy or snow covered in just a few minutes. Another options is to set up trail cameras. Many hunters and guide service are now relying on Trail Cameras to figure out what animals are in the area and get their eating and drinking patterns figured out. These cameras are generally hung on trees near heavily trafficked water and food sources as well as game trails.

To research out how you can acquire a hunting tags for the abundance of Big game and bird specifies that calls the Bryce Canyon area home please visit Utah’s DNR website: http://wildlife.utah.gov

If you are lucky enough to acquire a Big Game permit through the Utah Big Game draw or landowner tag or action, looking into a guide service is not a bad idea. This is a very tough unit to learn but the rewards of it can make memories for a lifetime!

Things To Do In Bryce Canyon

First ask yourself this, am I looking to be entertained or am I looking for things to do in Bryce Canyon national Park? In Bryce Canyon country you have to realize the possibilities and activities are almost endless!

If you are planning a trip in the area of Bryce Canyon National Park and you are looking for entertainment, you are in the right spot to make some decisions. South Western Utah holds some nationally recognized entertainment options like the Ruby’s Inn Rodeo days & the esteemed Tuachan Amphitheater in St. George Utah.

Bryce Canyon in specific has several options that are very entertaining to all, and hard to choose from. If you are looking for something a little off the beaten path please look no further that all of the activities pages on this very website. You will find everything from scenic drive and overlooks, horseback rides, shopping, four wheeling, ATV tours, biking trails, hiking trails, fishing, golf, rodeo, museums, and many more options!

Remember that on some vacations and trips you look for things to entertain you, and then there are those, where you seek out your own idea of entertainment. This just might be that trip. Either way you will find so many things to do in Bryce Canyon that we hope that you can fit it all in. From places to see, and things to do there is something for everyone, and every age, in Bryce Canyon.

Here are a few of the aforementioned activities!

Things To Do In Bryce Canyon National Park & the Surrounding Areas.

Bar-G Chuckwagon Come relive yesteryear with us through traditional songs of the Old West. Hear favorites like Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Cool Water, Ghost Riders, and many more. Throw in some down-home cowboy cooking and some comedy entertainment and you’ll have a night, long to remember.

Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Wednesday through Saturday, Memorial Day – End of August, Ruby’s Inn hosts the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo every summer. Join the fun and excitement at the Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo. Watch the bronco busters and cowboys display their skills as they perform in this western competition. This is one event you won’t want to miss! The rodeo is held nightly, Wednesday – Saturday, through the summer at Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Surround yourself with the beauty of Bryce Canyon National Park. Lose yourself in the orange hoodoos and stunning vistas.

Visitor Guide for Bryce Canyon National Park

Each year, over 1.5 million people visit Bryce Canyon, taking delight in the fantastic scenery and recreational opportunities. Hiking, Horseback Riding, Biking and ATV Tours are popular activities year round! Cross-country Skiing and Sleigh Rides are also available in Winter.

Here you will find the best Bryce Canyon can offer in Restaurants, Guided Park Tours, Hotels, Bryce Canyon Activities and so much more! Let us help you plan your next visit to Bryce Canyon and get a complete experience tailored to you. There are no shortage of activities in Bryce Canyon, and planning your national park trip should be part of the fun! We have compromised lists of activities and places to stay and eat in hopes of making your vacation planning stress and worry free. Some things in life are worth racing the sunrise for, and seeing the orange growing drip castles are one of those things.

Fishing in Bryce Canyon

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Southern Utah Fishing

If your thinking of visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, having a fishing pole handy is always a great idea! If you are already in the area and forgot your equipment please feel free to stop by one of the many angler shops to pick a license and fishing supplies. When visiting the Canyon you will be surrounded by many Lakes, Reservoirs, streams and creeks, and most of which have trout in them. You will need a valid Utah state license that can be purchased online at: http://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/

Please check all fishing regulations as to what types of fish are abundant and the rules and regulations of each body of water. Some areas of water have size restrictions as to what fish you can keep and take from the water. Trout is the most commonly stalked and native fish in Southern Utah. The more common species are: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Tiger Trout, CutBows, and small panfish are not uncommon to most waters.

Local Fishing Reports: If you are looking for a great resource for updated fishing reports for local fisheries please feel free to visit: http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/

Top 10 fishing destination located near by Bryce Canyon National Park to try:

Tropic Reservoir

East Fork of the Sevier River

The Boulder Mountains

Mammoth Creek

Panguitch Lake

Pine Lake

Yankee Meadows

Navajo Lake

Otter Creek Reservoir

Duck Creek Pond, Aspen Mirror Lake

Ice Fishing

During winter months the lakes ice over with an average of 12” of hard ice. This dose not mean the fishing slow down though, in fact in most case it picks up. The fish are trying to keep their weight on to keep warm so they will eat just about anything you put in front of them. Please check ice reports for safety: http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/

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